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Cullen Nash-Cleek, senior, prepares to tee off using a forehand throw.

Tee-by-Tee To Victory

Grace Weaver, Staff Writer March 18, 2024

More than 50 people got teed-off on campus on March 16. But they weren't upset. They were disc golfers participating in the Spring Opener tournament. The competition highlighted golfers across...

Carsen Hogston, sophomore, hit a walk-off single in the bottom of the seventh to give softball their first home win of the season.

Softball Gets Into Win Column During Spring Break

Kyle Markowitz, Editor March 15, 2024

Ferrum softball played in six games over the week of spring break, with a record of 2-4 during the week. The Panthers split on the road against Mary Baldwin.  Game one was a 9-7 win, but game two resulted...

Cullen Nash-Cleek, senior, prepares to tee off using a forehand throw.

A Little Deeper Than Just Discs

Grace Weaver, Staff Writer March 14, 2024

This weekend, on March 16, the college will host an event called Panther Strong alongside the disc golf tournament on campus. From 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, there will be a Spartan DEKA Strong Competition,...

Ferrum placed 10th as a team with three placewinners, including two finalists and one regional champion.

Beckner, Dixon Qualify for NCAA Tournament

Compiled by Staff March 4, 2024

The Panther’s wrestling team competed this past Friday and Saturday at the NCAA DIII Southeast Regional, hosted by Lycoming College. The Panthers placed 10th in a field of 22 teams. Two Panther wrestlers...

Senior, Breanna Weaver went 3-7 with 4 RBIs and 2 walks in their double-header against Methodist last weekend.

Softball Loses Two

Kyle Markowitz, Editor February 29, 2024

This past weekend, the Lady Panthers traveled to Methodist University to play in a double-header. Game one resulted in an 8-5 loss, and game two ended on a Methodist walk-off single to win 9-8. In...

Cullen Nash-Cleek, senior, tees off with a fore-hand throw on the colleges disc golf course.

When Life Gives You Discs–Throw Them Right Back

Grace Weaver, Staff Writer February 29, 2024

Anticipation is rising for the college's disc golfers and the Spring Opener In partnership with Blade Gaming, Ferrum Disc Golf is set to hold a tournament on Sat. March 16, on campus. This is the...

Jordan Smith, senior, pitched three innings against Alfred State, earning one strikeout.

Baseball Goes 1-2 in Opening Games

Eliza Copes, Staff Writer February 27, 2024

Baseball went 1-2 the week of Feb. 11, beating Alfred State 20-11 on Feb. 18 and dropping a double header to the same team a day prior, 9-8, and 18-7. In the first game of the week, Clayton Michael,...

Willow Cooper, senior, turns a corner on her Brevard opponent en route to one of her opening-day goals.

LAX Ladies Top Brevard on Opening Day

Refentse Maselwa, Editor February 24, 2024

Women’s lacrosse’s first home game was a crushing win of  14- 8 against Brevard on Feb. 17. Captain Willow Cooper, senior, scored six goals for her team with Victoria Tyler, graduate student, Micaiyah...

Tripoom TJ Jala projects the ball across the court as he follows through with a backhand swing.

Game. Set. Match. Let the Season Begin!

Grace Weaver, Staff Writer February 22, 2024

Men's Tennis opened its Spring 2024 season Sat., Feb. 17, on their home courts in a match against Hampden-Sydney College. While perhaps the game lacked in the favoring of the Panthers, with a scored...

Rayshawn Dixon strikes familiar pose this season.

Rayshawn Dixon’s Perfect Season

Kyle Markowitz, Editor February 22, 2024

Rayshawn Dixon’s senior season has been one to remember with goals he says he still wants to accomplish. Dixon wrestles at 285 lbs. and is ranked third in the nation for his weight class.  His 27-0...

New Head Football Coach Kevin Sherman addresses the team before morning workouts.

Refocus on Focus, Refocus on Focus, Focus on Your Refocus

Cody Gibson, Sports Editor February 22, 2024

Newly hired Head Football Coach Kevin Sherman has a certain feeling about coming back home. “First off, I'm truly honored and blessed an thankful for the opportunity, because this is where my coaching...

Wynema Thomas, sophomore, starting pitcher in game one against #8 Christopher Newport, pitched five innings and had three strikeouts.

Softball Drops Two Opening Weekend

Kyle Markowitz, Editor February 22, 2024

Softball traveled to #8 Christopher Newport University last weekend, losing both games of their Saturday double-header 6-0 and 7-1. Game one starter Wynema Thomas, sophomore, went five innings, allowing...

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